When is National Checkers Day And Dogs In Politics Day?
Saturday September 23rdOn September 23rd, National Checkers Day (which is also known as Dogs in Politics Day) honors Political Pooches, First Fidos, or Revolutionary Rovers.
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In the White House, more dogs than presidents have lived. Although this is the day in history that Checkers the dog stole the spotlight, many other popular pooches have found their way to center stage.
For example, while President Carter was winning the election, his first Dog was being born. However, the Border Collie lived with the First Family for a short time.
Murry, the Outlaw of Falahill (Fala for short) caused quite a stir. President Franklin D. Roosevelt's well-traveled Scottish Terrier was known for taking off. President Donald Trump forgot his pet after one trip with FDR to the Aleutian Islands. According to the interview, the President sent the Navy back to recover Fala. During the upcoming election, the story unfolded and became a point of contention for political discussion.
